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US brand names:Isuprel
Isoproterenol is dosed at 0.01–0.06 mcg/kg/min IV CRI in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Non-selective beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic agonist. Increases heart rate, contractility, and conduction velocity. Bronchodilation.
Emergency use for symptomatic bradycardia or complete heart block. Tachyarrhythmias common. Continuous ECG monitoring required. Short half-life.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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Isoproterenol CRI dose rule from the ExoticRx formulary. Verify against current literature before clinical use; CRI rates differ from bolus dosing and route, dilution, and monitoring matter. Sign in for the complete per-species CRI protocol set.
| Species | Route | Rate | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.01–0.06 mcg/kg/minCRI | Symptomatic bradycardia, complete AV block | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Symptomatic bradycardia, complete AV block
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.01–0.06 mcg/kg/min | CRI | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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